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Rogers City Students Leading Students (SLS) hosted a fun and engaging Race Day event with elementary students as part of their Strive for a Safer Drive  campaign. Students in grades K–5 had the opportunity to race against one another while learning important lessons about being safe passengers in vehicles and on the school bus. Although these students aren’t drivers yet, they learned how their behavior as passengers can make a big difference by helping eliminate distractions

The Presque Isle County Prevention Specialist recently presented School Resource Officer James Leedy of Posen Schools with a new Garrett Super Wand Detector. This tool provides an additional layer of support for prevention efforts among youth and helps deter vaping in schools. Up North Prevention is proud to collaborate with area schools on proactive prevention initiatives that promote safe and healthy learning environments.

Rogers City Students Leading Students (SLS) braved the cold temperatures while promoting a no-vaping, substance-free skating event for all area students. SLS members were on hand at the City Ice Rink as they served hot dogs, hot chocolate, and chips to help keep skaters warm and well-fed, while also handing out glow sticks to light up the nighttime event. Hot chocolate cups featured no-vaping and prevention stickers revealed on the side of each cup as a reminder to stay subst